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4.6
784 Reviews (784)
5 Stars
495
4 Stars
225
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
96.5%
Recommend this course
742 out of 784 reviews
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4.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
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0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.6
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.4%
Recommend this course
54 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
Apple Mountain delivers mountain scenery, elevation changes, and well-maintained greens at a fraction of nearby Tahoe course prices. Exceptionally friendly staff and a thoughtfully designed layout consistently earn high praise from returning golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6308 yards
Slope 141
Rating 70.2

Nestled in the rolling hills of Gold Country, Apple Mountain Resort has a dramatic landscape that provides plenty of elevation changes, making it a nearly impossible course to walk. Some of the drops from tee to green are unbelievable, offering unrivaled views of the surrounding mountains. Nearly every hole enjoys a stunning backdrop. The incredibly diverse terrain makes the golf course a challenge regardless of whether you are a novice or a pro. Golfers will have to contend with mature trees, water hazards, and numerous strategically placed bunkers in addition to the uneven lies and blind shots that are a result of the undulating landscape. Apple Mountain Resort's golf course is especially nice to play in the summer since its location enjoys a temperature that is at least a few degrees cooler than the Sacramento Valley.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round. Weather permitting
Architect Algie Pulley

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

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Reviews

4.6
784 Reviews (784)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
19th Hole Scenic Views 20
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 69
Undulating Greens 48
Narrow Fairways 33
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 58
Advanced Golfers 47
Locals 31
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 64
Near Local Attractions 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 179
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Such a beautiful day and the scenery. One of the best outing today.

Beautiful flowers in full bloom and the deer family jumping over the fairways and even the wild mama turkey dragging her chicks. Took me back to Northern Europe that I vacationed several years ago. Needs beverage cart on the course. Greens were deceptively slow due to probably over growing grass. Fairways have improved over last month.

Being Wednesday afternoon, the course was not crowded so the pace of the play was excellent, completed the round in less than 4 hours. My wife had two birdies, beating me mercilessly. Thanks GolfNow for your good work getting this premier golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Apple Mountain

This is a tough course. Each hole is interesting with elevation changes, dog legs and water hazards. The greens had been punched a few weeks ago so were bumpy. I am going to play again in two weeks and greens will be perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course, great staff, well worth the drive!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice !!!

My son and I played here for the first time. I had heard good things. Although the course was a bit wet, it was in great shape. Surrounded by a Forrest, the tranquility was inspiring. The course has a tremendous amount of elevation changes. There are uphill and downhill holes. The putting greens were in pretty good shape too. The only thing I would advise is for golfers who have mobility issues not play it.. I am looking to play it again soon. BTW, there was still some snow on the edges of some holes. It is a beautiful course!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I love this course. Will be back again after the rainy season. Still a little wet in most spots, but all in all a great course. Especially if you the hot deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good pace of play

Little wet but typical mountain course in winter season...other than that great layout good tee box and green.

Not busy at all played like president...!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Target Golf Required

The course is in just excellent shape for this time of year - particularly the greens. Congrats to the grounds crew.

Everytime I play this course I think I'm going to outthink it. Never happens! But, what a fun course to play. Always presents an interesting shot the way I play. I guess if one could follow the course guide perfectly, it would be much easier. What fun would that be? I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

no crowds

a little cool in the morning, but very nice by the 3rd tee box. Love to play this course in winter time. I live in Tahoe , so its only a short 40 min drive from house.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Tough course even tougher when wet/cart/path only.

Still playable as length is not biggest need. Great price the great equalizer!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Pretty Awesome Course

Bring a jacket, and prepare for a wild game. Up and down, double dog legs, canyons, elevation changes, its got it all! Awesome course I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

You have to play this one!!

Located just pass Placerville, this mountain course is one to behold. Beautiful setting on each and every hole. Will require every shot that you have and then some. Constant elevation changes with left and right turns. If you enjoy golf with scenery this is it. A must to come back and play.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

I am a beginner golfer so I found the course difficult but I enjoyed myself and would play it again. Beautiful day and great time was had. I would recommend the Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful scenery

Beautiful mountain course that is very challenging due to the elevation changes. Fast greens combined with the varying slopes of the greens definitely added some strokes to my score. Great variety of elevated greens and some great down hill shots as well. You will enjoy this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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